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Battle of Texel
- When
- 21 August 1673
- Where
- Off the western coast of Texel
- Part of
- Battle of Texel
Dutch and Anglo-French fleets clashed off Texel, resulting in a Dutch strategic victory.
The engagement occurred off the western coast of Texel. The Dutch fleet, led by de Ruyter, defeated the combined English and French forces. This ended the threat of a naval blockade against the Republic.
Sources
- Battle of Texel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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